Disability Equality North West is a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) that started in 1996. The organisation is run and controlled by disabled people. The main aim is to further the human rights of disabled people across the North West and we provide a number of user-led services to support disabled people and achieve this aim. We provide advice and support for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care; help with welfare rights, benefits, form-filling, access to services and practical help; a supported banking service for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care; and a hate crime reporting service.